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- 6th - 12th
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Students examine the different branches of the primate family tree. They create fact cards about various species of non-human primates and then write fictional skits about interactions among the different primates. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students study the biota-or flora and fauna-of the Kalahari Desert and the importance of the lion's role as predator within this ecosystem. They, in groups, develop skits (for in-class presentation) that depict aspects of animal life in the Full Review »
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- 3rd - 6th
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Students research and explore the "king of the beasts" then make their own field guide of cats by doing research on each one and including information such as appearance, habitat, range, and food. Full Review »
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- 6th
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Students investigate the roots of the English language by looking at the Greek and Latin root words. They perform dictionary work to find words that use 33 root words in this unit. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 6th
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Students probe the impact of Greek and Latin on the English language in this ten lesson unit. Root words are analyzed for their origins and displayed on a word wall. Inventions are created using the words and placed in a class museum. Full Review »
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- Kindergarten - 2nd
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Students create mixed breed dogs using paper illustrations of various breeds. They label dogs created by students using the Genetics Center and discuss the aspects of genetics that affect the outcome of the various projects. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 11th - 12th
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Students investigate the life of early man as depicted in the cave art in Lascaux and Chauvet in southwestern France. They use a variety of activities in an attempt to unravel the mystery surrounding the discovery. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 3rd - 4th
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Students engage in a research activity of looking at the job of a professional that would be needed for the care of a pet. They use the internet to write a description of a professional and extension activities are included in the lesson. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students investigate how people view cats and some of the myths that have surrounded them in history. They are taught how to be compassionate towards animals and take a cat quiz to assess prior knowledge of felines. Students discuss how cats have been stuck with many stereotypes. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students explore the niche that big cats occupy in several different ecosystems. They view and discuss a video guide to the big cats of the world. In small groups, they research and prepare a presentation on a particular big cat using target questions to guide their research. Full Review »
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